German Report Describes Horrors of Somme Retreat
A London based article by Karl Rosner relays German impressions of the Somme retreat. He claims the withdrawal was strategic to spare lives and that Allied preparations were deliberately thwarted. He describes depopulated towns, destroyed infrastructure, deported civilians, and a grim exodus toward Cambrai, with German soldiers and civilians facing an uncertain future.
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Somme
London
Karl Rosner
Western Front
Sommé
Herr Rosner
Cambrai
Alles
Serbia
Increase Price of News Print Paper in Germany
Special Dispatch reports that Germany will raise news print paper prices on June 1 due to scarcity and high printing costs. The Nemische Volkzeitung announces the move and notes a vigorous protest from newspaper publishers, stressing the press role in the present crisis.
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Germany
Paris
Némische Volkzeitung
Pension Increase Queries From Sailors and Soldiers Await Details
Minister of Pensions announces no action needed for the new pension rates as they will come in the regular process. Life pensioners will be reassessed as soon as possible, while letters of inquiry cause unnecessary delays and occupy staff time.
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London
Minister of Pensions
Switzerland Faces Famine as Ports Closed by Germany
A special dispatch from Lausanne reports Switzerland near famine with five ports Genoa Marseilles Nice Bordeaux and Monaco closed by Germany. The famine crisis worsens as supply lines are constrained and the National Council appeals for relief.
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Lausanse
Switzerland
du Fanitie
Paha A
Genoa
Monnes
Nice
Marseilles
Bordeaux
Germany
Goussell
Confederation
Bread Cards and Wheat Supply Crisis Briefing
The text notes rapidly diminishing bread supplies due to transport lack and possible bread cards. It cites government hesitation on the issue, worsening domestic complications, and pressure as of 1916 with new economies borne by the public. Wheat prices are described as lower than in some countries, while Switzerland faces reduced pride.
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Switzerland
Sees America as Great Economic Factor in War
E W Hirst former Economist editor and now Common Sense editor argues for US entry into war on economic grounds. He stresses it would counter selfish manufacturers blocking British markets and supports Wilson's aims and democratic reform, while warning against crushing Germany and advocating negotiated settlement and openness in peace terms.
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London
E. W.—Hirst
The
Economist
Common Sense
America
United States
Paris
Hirst
Germany
Austria
Wilson
Italia
Julia
Russia
Europe
Great Increase in Ocean Carriers Predicted by Shipping Authority
London reports from Syren, a leading shipping publication, foresees a surge in world shipbuilding with widespread activity in the United States, Britain, Japan, Spain, Scandinavia, China, and Italy. Despite material shortages and dock limits, British Isles output will reach about 600,000 tons, with many vessels designed for speed and standardization to boost wartime cargo capacity.
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Shipping Authority
Specia
London
Syren
United States
British Isles
Japan
Spain
Scandinavian Countries
China
Italy
Denmark
Norway
Holland
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FoWeHirst
Gela
Lloyd George
Don
le Mans
Vaterland
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